Summer Sulfurs

In many North American trout waters, some of the most reliable early summer hatches come from a group of mayflies collectively known as “sulfurs.” Whether you are on a Pennsylvania limestone stream, a driftless region creek, or somewhere in the Ozarks, the little light-colored mayflies of the evenings are sure to spark an interest in the local trout. Browns, in particular, seem to relish them. So far this year, they’ve shown up in several places we’ve fished, creating some remarkable fishing (see below).